5/31/2013 |
Foot strain could cost Panda up to a weekPablo Sandoval's season-long durability ran out Friday, as manager Bruce Bochy announced that the third baseman will be sidelined for two to three days -- and perhaps up to a week -- with a strained left foot.

5/31/2013 |
Tigers dodge the heat, skip BP in BaltimoreThe combination of temperatures in the 90s at Camden Yards and an extra-inning game Thursday night in Pittsburgh led the Tigers to skip batting practice before Friday's series opener against the Orioles.

5/31/2013 |
Jackson tests out injured left hamstringWith the Tigers not hitting on the field at Camden Yards on Friday, the team medical staff took the opportunity to test out Austin Jackson's left hamstring and see just how close he might be to game action.

5/31/2013 |
Colabello goes through whirlwind of roster movesChris Colabello was optioned to Triple-A Rochester before Wednesday's game as Trevor Plouffe was activated from the 7-day concussion list. But Plouffe went back on the 15-day DL with a strained left calf before he even played in the game, so Colabello was called back up.

5/31/2013 |
Brewers host pre-Draft workout at Miller ParkThe Brewers hosted about 20 amateur players for a pre-Draft workout at Miller Park on Thursday, one week before the start of the First-Year Player Draft. Prospects came from all over the country, including baseball-rich California, Florida and Texas, amateur scouting director Bruce Seid said.

5/31/2013 |
Smoak sits out again with oblique injuryJustin Smoak remained sidelined for a sixth straight game on Friday as Seattle opened a series with the Twins, with Kendrys Morales again at first base.

5/31/2013 |
Morse joins team in Minnesota; still unready to playAfter staying behind in Seattle to treat a strained right quadriceps muscle while the Mariners played a pair of games in San Diego, right fielder Michael Morse rejoined the club on Friday at Target Field in time for a three-game set with the Twins.

5/31/2013 |
Bucs get boost with Cardinals' delayed lossClint Hurdle and the Pirates are grateful for the late-Thursday, early-Friday decision to wait out a rainstorm and have the Royals and Cardinals play to a pre-dawn conclusion, which greatly impacted the National League Central race.

5/31/2013 |
Hurdle still feeling good about 95-win goalBefore the start of the season, Clint Hurdle tried to project how many victories would get the Pirates into the playoffs and came up with a safe number: 95. A third of the season in, he is sticking with that number.

5/31/2013 |
Pioneers find worthy cause at Heritage WeekendThe Braves are trying to do different things to help increase African-American interest in the sport. So is baseball, with its RBI programs and academies that it wishes to build in more inner cities across the country, but there is the meantime.

5/31/2013 |
Bradley gets another chance in the BronxThe last time the Red Sox were at Yankee Stadium, Jackie Bradley Jr. made his first impression as a Major Leaguer, making a brilliant catch in left field to take an extra-base hit away from Robinson Cano on Opening Day. So perhaps it's only fitting that Bradley's second chance to help Boston also comes in the Bronx.

5/31/2013 |
Verlander on board with Home Run Derby campaignIt started with a tweet from a fan and a clip of a home run he hit over the Green Monster at Fenway Park during batting practice last season. Now, Justin Verlander is casually campaigning for write-in votes at MLB.com's Home Run Derby Fan Poll.

5/31/2013 |
Farrell thinks Red Sox can be even betterIn the minds of many, the Red Sox, who came into Friday's game with a 33-22 record and the top spot in the American League East, have overachieved to this point of the season. However, the man who writes out the lineup cards on a daily basis isn't convinced they've played their best baseball yet.

5/31/2013 |
Collins reflects on anniversary of Johan's no-noOne year has passed since Johan Santana's no-hitter. It was June 1, 2012, one of the most significant nights in franchise history, and manager Terry Collins was unable to enjoy it.

5/31/2013 |
Mets' banged-up relief corps largely in limboThe Mets hope that Jeurys Familia can resume throwing off a mound this weekend. But Scott Atchison, Jenrry Mejia and Frank Francisco have all suffered setbacks from various arm injuries over the past few weeks.

5/31/2013 |
Mauer back at catcher with extra protectionAfter serving as designated hitter for two straight games, Joe Mauer returned behind the plate against the Mariners on Friday and debuted a new catcher's helmet to protect himself from foul tips.

5/31/2013 |
Iwakuma's strong start backed by hot-hitting MoralesHisashi Iwakuma ended the month of May with another terrific outing, striking out five over 7 2/3 innings in the Mariners' 3-0 win over the Twins on Friday. Kendrys Morales' supplied most of the offense with a two-run homer.

5/31/2013 |
Olt finally seeing himself heading to Triple-ARangers prospect Mike Olt started at third base and batted cleanup for Frisco on Friday night, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in his final at-bat. Olt appears to be rid of the vision problems that plagued him earlier this season.